Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Calls for Teamwork

Thursday, September 25, 2003

People in shipping must operate as members of a team, according to Anthony
Cooke, president of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, speaking at the
Institute's annual prize-giving lunch held at Draper's Hall, London on
September 25, 2003. "They must know, not only what they are doing, but also
what the other parts of the transport chain are doing. They must be flexible
and innovative and they must trust and be trusted. This is what the ICS is
for:
to give the people and companies in shipping a firm foundation of relevant
education and professionalism, to enable them to succeed in this fiercely
competitive industry."
2003 was another successful year in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
exams. 1,092 candidates sat 2,725 papers in this year's examinations, held
at 80 centres worldwide, illustrating the international reach of the
Institute.
Many of the highest scoring candidates were at the prize-giving lunch to be
congratulated by and receive their awards from Mr Timothy Harris, chairman
of James Fisher & Sons Plc and Deputy Chairman of Clarkson Plc.
Among the twenty-seven prize winners this year were: Mrs B L Steel, Panafco
Maritime, Durban, Armac award for the highest marks in Foundation Diploma in
Shipping - Port Agency; Mr N D Loc, Oceanway, Ho Chi Minh City, Gordon
Baldwin dissertation award for the best dissertation successfully submitted
as an application for membership; Mr J G Radmore, Cargill, London, Baltic
Exchange award - Shipping Business; J M le Feuvre, Clarksons, London,
Baltic Exchange award - Dry Cargo Chartering; Mr A R F Cooper, Carter Holt
Harvey, Auckland, Clarksons award for the highest marks in Foundation
Diploma in Shipping - Dry Cargo Chartering; Miss M Mwakundia, Maritime &
Management Institute of East Africa, Mombasa, Cory Brothers award for the
highest marks in Foundation Diploma in Shipping - Liner Trades; Capt M M
Baig, Tanker Pacific Management, Singapore, Lloyd's List award for the
highest marks overall in completing the qualifying examinations; and Mr G
Ogden, Gearbulk (UK), Surrey, Lloyd's Register-Fairplay award for the
highest marks in ship operations & management in the qualifying
examinations.
Alan Phillips, Director General of the ICS, said, "The global economy
depends on efficient shipping, and efficient shipping depends on people who
know their business. The Institute is proud to provide shipping with the
standards and training it requires. The Institute has considerable
experience of blending its syllabus with the more specific needs of
companies' bespoke education and training programmes. The company and the
students benefit from a proven education programme and the students may also
gain significant exemptions from some parts of our exams. This is the first
year of a new syllabus, updated to keep it relevant to our fast-changing
industry. Congratulations to all the successful candidates, who have
achieved a really worthwhile, modern and relevant qualification. We look
forward to welcoming them all as members of the institute, so that they can
contribute to future standards for shipping."
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers was established in 1911 to represent
professionals working in the shipping industry. Today, it has over 3,500
members in more than 60 countries. Through its correspondence college,
Tutorship, and its 23 branches worldwide, it offers training and education
in all areas of the industry. It also plays a leading role in the
standardisation and updating of documentary terms and conditions.